Eco vs Satisfactory
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Satisfactory wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Eco is R$41.25 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Eco | Satisfactory |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 59 | 83 |
| Quality | 67 | 96 |
| Value | 67 | 47 |
| Popularity | 33 | 50 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 66.74 | R$ 107.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 80.6% positive | 97.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 450 | 17.4K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Eco | Satisfactory |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 6, 2018 | September 10, 2024 |
| Developers | Strange Loop Games | Coffee Stain Studios |
| Publishers | Strange Loop Games | Coffee Stain Publishing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 11 64-Bit | Windows 11 or later (64-Bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz Eight-Core or Intel Core i7 9700K 3.6 GHz Eight-Core or similar | Ryzen 5 5600X or i5-12400 or equivalent performance, 6 physical cores minimum |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD Radeon RX 5700 or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 or similar (Recommended: 8 GB VRAM) | Nvidia RTX 2070 or RX 5700, or equivalent performance & VRAM |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Eco or Satisfactory?
Satisfactory won the comparison against Eco based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Eco worth buying over Satisfactory?
Based on the metrics, Satisfactory won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Eco currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:24 PM UTC